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Linen Jumpsuit

JoLaFleur, member | May 24th, 2013

Here is a Misses Jumpsuit with front and back pleats, shaped front and back yoke. On the whole yes it looks very much like the pattern picture although I did make some modifications. As I have back...

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Pastel Bomber Jacket

mollytov, member | May 18th, 2013

A little bomber jacket that I made as part of a school project. It's A wonderfully cheesy 80's throwback. For more projects and sewing tutorials, feel free to visit me at mollytovcom...

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Everyday jacket with a little something....

sofil, member | May 13th, 2013

I liked the front of this Vogue 8845 jacket. I used a burgundy Ponti (just LOVE Ponti fabric), I made 3/4 lenght sleeves.

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Simple dress with WOW fabric

sofil, member | May 13th, 2013

Fell in love with this unique grey fabric that I found in Montreal earlier this year. Needed a simple pattern and the McCall's 6505 was perfect for my vision - I modified the neckline, I used a...

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Dulce Dress

Dulce28, member | May 10th, 2013

I'm a high school student and this year we were challenged to create an outfit that was inspired by someone we know. My inspiration was my mom, who was born in Mexico. I entered the dress into the...

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How to use fabric in the picture for a project.

jani6567, member | May 9th, 2013

The fabric above describes about 10 yards or more of 60" wide cotton blue and white checked material and I would like some suggestions on what craft or sewing projects I can make with it. It's not...

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Variation on Simplicity 2580

PoldaPop, member | May 8th, 2013

This is one of my favorite knit dress patterns and I've made several variations on it. In this variation, I lengthened the bodice and added a waist/back band. For more photos and information...

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Vogue 8787 - Stripes!

PoldaPop, member | May 8th, 2013

I had some fun playing around with stripes in this version of Vogue 8787. Please visit my blog post for more photos and information! http://poldapop.blogspot.com/2013/04/vogue-8787-stripiness.html

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Awesome Upcycle

Sewista, member | May 8th, 2013

This is my attempt to upcycle an old but shrunken crocheted lace sweater into a knockoff of a very expensive top I saw online. The tee fabric is a sheer batiste of 100% cotton. I added center front...

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How to Design Custom T Shirts with a Little Help

emilyssmith, member | May 6th, 2013

How do you customise a t shirt? If you want to print 'I love you mom' on the tee, you may do it at home with a little effort. However, this may not create the look and feel you want. Moreover, this...

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Good Luck at Goodwill!

JanMade, member | April 24th, 2013

I bought a shopping bag full of fabric at Goodwill for $5.75 which contained 38 yards of assorted fabrics! I made this simple straight skirt for my daughter with about 3/4 yard of a poly/cotton blend...

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Flounce Scarf and Vogue Shrug

LEGance, member | April 20th, 2013

The scarf formed the focus of my Easter outfit, and then became the silent star for a Vogue shrug. The scarf's flounce pattern was exactly the right size as drafted to produce the standup...

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Winter Formal

kkaye, member | April 12th, 2013

I made this dress in 2000, for my winter formal. The top is fur, and lined with fur. ...I definitely stayed warm in January. The skirt is red taffeta and black tulle.

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From Toilet Paper to Shantung Silk

kkaye, member | April 12th, 2013

I participated in the toilet paper wedding dress challenge in 2010. I enjoyed creating the dress so much, I wanted to recreate it in silk.

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WORKING WITH ONE WAY PATTERNED FABRIC

Vernelle, member | April 2nd, 20132 comments

WORKING WITH ONE WAY PATTERNED FABRIC Introduction It's easy to figure how to lay a pattern when you are working with a simple one-way fabric. Working with plaids or horizontal...

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Pretty in White Shirt

Linda74Sews, member | April 2nd, 20133 comments

One can never have enough white shirts. I love the look of a crisp white shirt and love the fact that you can wear them with any color of pant or skirt. This one is a rather basic white shirt that I...

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Morning Glory Applique and Quilted Table Runner

Erica_M, member | March 28th, 20131 comment

It was 100% upcycled using blue jeans and cargo pants. Each flower and leaf was made separately, and then joined using whipstich to make a very original applique table runner. Each flower and leaf...

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Beaded Cargo Pants Purse

Erica_M, member | March 25th, 20131 comment

This upcycled bag made out of a child's cargo pant is perfect for a everyday purse. It is ready for rugged wear but still feminine with the cute beaded detail and the floral buttons. It is...

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Repurposed Pant and scarf to Red Floral Bag with Sequins

Erica_M, member | March 19th, 2013

Upcycled from a old pair of wool pants and a floral scarf this cute little bag is great when you need something special when going out! I lined it using a pair of upcycled silk pajamas. It has...

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Upcycled Cargo Pants, Quilted Front

Erica_M, member | March 19th, 2013

Upcycled Cargo Pants and Corte or Tipical Guatemalan material (very sturdy) was quilted into a medium size tote bag. It is fully lined using recycled lining from a dress. The back of the bag has a...

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Working with a border print

dsanler, member | March 1st, 2013

When I saw the cover of last month's Threads Magazine, it reminded me of a dress I had made two years ago using a border print fabric. Since I did not want any gathers around my waist, I cut the...

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The theater dress

Linda74Sews, member | February 24th, 20133 comments

This is a dress I made for my daughter to replicate one I saw in a women's clothing catalog. The pattern comes from the November issue of the Burda magazine, called the "theater dress". I made it in...

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Eggplant Dress

lemmonsc, member | February 21st, 20138 comments

This was the first dress I actually made a muslin prior to cutting the fashion fabric. This sold me on making muslins. It enables you to check fit and gives you the opportunity for a trial run with...

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Photographic Prints

dean13, member | February 13th, 20131 comment

These were designed and produced by Dean Renwick Design Studio from fabric we had printed at Spoonflower 3 years ago. The prairie skirt was a photograph by local photographer Caroline Piach, and...

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My Duplicate Dress Form

Sewista, member | February 11th, 20134 comments

Inspired by Kenneth King's lesson on dress form covers and the great results by sewing bloggers I decided to give this a try. I wanted to take it a step further and make my form decorative as well as...

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Guitar Straps

deChez, member | February 11th, 2013

I just wanted to make something different, and while browsing around for inspiration I found a banjo strap someone had made. It was designed, and constructed quite differently from the straps I made...

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Small vinyl tote bag

ellenatstitchart, member | February 7th, 2013

This was one of my first attempts at sewing vinyl. This bag is made from marine vinyl. It was challenging to sew but after I purchased a teflon foot it made sewing vinyl much easier. I lined it with...

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Chic & Easy Kwik Sew Jacket

SueWSews, member | February 7th, 20132 comments

I have just made up this jacket with a Kwik Sew pattern 3977. I used a boiled wool and edged it with a print fabric. I also added cuffs to the sleeves and edged them. The back neck seam of the...

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Pina Fabric Overlay over Silk Dress

sewnotwork, member | February 7th, 20131 comment

This is a dress made of pina fabric from the Philippines. It is sheer so is over a silk sheath dress. All seams french seams including armscyes. Based on Simplicity 5514 OOP, except that I added...

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Dress for a Prom Queen

MDesign7, member | January 29th, 2013

My grandaughter, Angelica asked me to make her 2012 prom dress. It was a fun time and gave us some quality time together. To view all the details go to my blog and read the article Dress for a...

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Barn Jacket

SewMusical, member | January 26th, 2013

My latest project. This was inspired by the LlBean Barn Coat. I kept looking in the catalog and saying I want to make one. It is made out of bull denim and lined with a cotton batik that I...

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The Life of a Garment, in Honor of Buck Hill

bbenson833, member | January 21st, 20137 comments

In 2011, my partner Michael and I were visiting with his sister Sue and her husband Buck, and the topic of conversation was Buck's old jacket that he kept wearing even though Sue believed it to be...

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Kiss clasp purse

JulieRoccisano, member | January 7th, 2013

I made the blue purse for a cousin out of left over material from making my wedding dress. I don't like how pointy the bottom corners are so I'll have to change the pattern for next time.

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Princess Line Dress

JulieRoccisano, member | January 7th, 20132 comments

The 'Fan Dress' is my favourite outfit at the moment. It is a simple Princess line which suits my shape and is easy to sew. The fabric is quiting cotton which is my favourite to sew and wear: stable...

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Hand Painted Creations

Wearableart, member | January 4th, 20131 comment

Handpainted/ Embellished Cotton Dress with jewellry I created especially for this.

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Missoni Inspired Dress

MsDeborah, member | December 30th, 20125 comments

Inspired by the chevron fabric of Missoni, I went out searching for that zig zag print. I found this light knit in greens, tan, black and ivory. I lined it with an ivory, medium weight knit but...

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Boys Jacket

mollytov, member | December 30th, 2012

A hoodie I made for my little brother this Christmas, using a pdf pattern from Heidi & Finn's etsy shop. It's fully lined with stretch jersey, and super warm. For a quick review of the pattern, feel...

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New Year's Eve Party Dress

MsDeborah, member | December 29th, 20121 comment

My New Year's Eve dress made with a lightweight knit with metallic dots. I lined it with black swimsuit fabric. I sewed the strips and attached them to the lining before putting the dress...

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Knitting/Tote Bag

ellenatstitchart, member | December 3rd, 20123 comments

This large knitting (or tote) bag is made from a beautiful home dec. tapestry fabric. It is lined with contrasting fabrics and has several inside pockets, faux suede straps, and closes with a...

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Ivory/Gold Silk Coat

lemmonsc, member | November 26th, 20123 comments

This kimono style coat was made at the request of my daughter. It was actually the practice coat to see if she liked the pattern. I decided to use a vintage fabric inherited from a cousin. As I...

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